editor Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 DATE: 9/9/2005Katrina Newsletter Friday, September 9, 2005To: Houston Regional Media OutletsR E L I A N T C E N T E RJ I CJoint Information CenterKatrina Newsletter Friday, September 9, 2005School RegistrationThe Houston Independent School District (HISD) registration for grades K-12 ends Friday Sept. 9. Parents and children will be transported to the schools Friday for orientation on HISD school buses. School supplies will be provided by donation and available at the schools. Quiet TimeBecause it's important for our residents - especially the senior citizens and the very young - to get their rest, a Quiet Time has been instituted. Residents are asked to be in the facility by 11:00 p.m. The facilities are closed at that hour, and will re-open at 5:30 a.m., so residents won't be disturbed during the night.Apply for AssistanceFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). You must register with FEMA to determine eligibility for assistance. Call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA) or register online at www.fema.gov/.The American Red Cross will continue distribution of the Client Assistance Card to the Reliant Residents on Friday morning Sept. 9 on the first floor of the Reliant Center at 9:00 a.m. If you have questions, please call 1-866-433-4636.Food Stamps (713) 957-HELP (4357)WIC ServicesHarris County PHES 713-438-6145City of Houston 713-794-9090 Find Employment 1-800-735-2989 (TDD#) and 1-800-735-2988 (voice); 1-888-469-JOBS (5627).Help Us Keep You Healthy.Clean and Wash Your Hands. Before you eat . Before you insert or remove contact lenses. When your hands are dirty. After you use the bathroom. After you change a diaper. After you handle garbage. After you blow your nose, cough or sneeze. When you have been in close contact with someone who is illHow You Should Wash your Hands?1. Place your hands together under water (warm water, if possible)2. Rub your hands together for at least 10 seconds (with soap, if possible). Wash all parts of your hand well, including wrists, palms, back of hands, fingers and under the fingernails.3. Clean the dirt from under your fingernails.4. Rinse the soap from your hands.5. Dry your hands completely with a clean towel.Food Storage ReminderFood is not allowed in the "sleeping areas." The food can spoil and make you sick. It also can cause a rodent or insect problem. Housing AssistanceJoint Katrina Housing Task Force is assisting Reliant City residents in finding longer-term housing. Qualified residents will be sent to a new Housing-Choice Center (HCC) located in the Reliant Arena.For information about Section 8, you can call 713-652-2912, 713-652-2915 or 713-652-2917.Find Loved OnesFamily members should call 1-877-568-3317(1-877-LOVED1s).Military Family Program. To contact family members of the armed services and let them know of your status:Army (Active) 1-800-833-6622Army (Reserve) 1-877-464-9930Air National Guard 1-888-777-7731Navy (Active, Reserve, and Dependents) 1-877-414-5358Navy(Navy Civilians and Dependents) 1-877-689-2722Air Force 1-800-435-9941http://www.militaryfamilylocator.org/Consular Contacts 832-667-3634Find Your Pet 281-999-3191 713-433-6421 713-869-7722Postal Services: Astrodome - North Entrance (Box Office) - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Free Airline Tickets Continental Airline is offering free, one-way airline tickets to FEMA registered residents.If you are interested, please proceed to the Reliant Center Hall D20 or the bottom of the east Ramp in the Astrodome.Sleep Apnea PatientsIf you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and lost your CPAP equipment in the hurricane, contact www.awakeinamerica.org or 215-722-2326 for replacement equipment. Do you have these symptoms?1. Coughing with mucus2. Fever3. Chills4. Sweating at night5. Coughing up bloodYou need to go to the Medical Station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Do you have these symptoms?1. Coughing with mucus2. Fever3. Chills4. Sweating at night5. Coughing up bloodYou need to go to the Medical Stationcan you say quarantine?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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